The hydrocolloid stickers work by creating a moist environment and optimum conditions for your spot to heal (Image: Amazon)Ever wondered what the top beauty product on Amazon is? We did, so we did a bit of snooping and discovered that the most purchased item in the beauty category on Amazon.com is a budget spot sticker brand that has amassed nearly 26k five-star reviews due to its ‘miracle’ patches. If you’re familiar with pimple patches, you might recognise this brand, Dots for Spots. A pack of 24 Translucent Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches will cost you just £6.29 here, which is a bargain if you’re prone to regular breakouts. These hydrocolloid stickers work by creating a moist environment and ideal conditions for your spot to heal while also acting as a protective cover to prevent picking, touching or popping. Stick one over a spot and it’ll start reducing the appearance of redness and active breakouts.
A pack of the translucent Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches will set you back £6.29
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For optimal results, the brand suggests wearing the dot for six hours or more, or simply leave it on overnight. You’ll know the pimple patch is ready to be removed when the translucent centre turns opaque white, indicating that the gunk has been drawn out. If you’re doubtful about how effective a simple sticker can be on an inflamed pimple, just check out the review section to see that the ‘miracle’ claims are backed up by before and after photos as well as glowing praise. “These are really impressive,” one five-star reviewer gushes. “After a few hours, they soaked up all the gunk and the spot is completely flat. (Basically the same as those Compeed blister patches). They are thin and translucent so you can feasibly wear them outside. Quite expensive especially if you have loads of spots at once, but they are the only effective thing at actually getting rid of them overnight so I’d say it’s worth it. I wish I had these as a teenager! ! “.
The hydrocolloid stickers work by creating a moist environment and optimum conditions for your spot to heal
(Image: Amazon)
Another fan raves: “I have just ordered my second box of these (I wasted the first ones on tiny whiteheads! ! ) they worked REALLY well on my spots pictured. By the next day, they had calmed down dramatically. This was my result a week later, no scarring! I think it helps if the spot has popped before putting the patch on (mine did whilst washing my face). These spots have totally cleared up. I’ve used the patches on under the skin hormonal acne and LOVE that they stop me from touching the area/spreading bacteria.” However, not everyone is as impressed. A couple of less glowing reviews note that they weren’t always able to keep the patch stuck on their skin for as long as directed. “Not sure what I think of this. Had a boil that was just about to come through the skin so put one of the dots on. Had it on for about. 7 hours during the day but it kept trying to peel off,” one writes. If you’re keen to give them a go, you can grab a pack for yourself for just £6.29 here. Or if you’re on the hunt for other highly-rated pimple patches, we’re also big fans of the COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, available for £6 here, and the Hero Mighty Pimple Patches Original, priced at £7.99 here.Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnBeautyHealthShopping
